Hokage: Ryo’s Path

At this time, Yamanaka Ryo’s eyes turned into an ice-blue Rinnegan, and his body was covered with opaque ice crystals. White mist surrounded all over his body, and the place where the mist spread was covered with ice crystals.

The sudden change in Yamanaka Ryo took the Hagoromo brothers by surprise, and they recalled the aura they had felt before.

In fact, when Yamanaka Ryo had just completed the fusion of Rinnegan and Korin’s power, the Hagoromo brothers felt that someone in Ninja World had appeared… And this someone might threaten their existence. That’s why the two of them rushed to investigate what happened in Ninja World.

Unfortunately, at that time, the entire Otagakure space was frozen by Yamanaka Ryo, and the Hagoromo brothers returned without success. However, unintentionally Ryo found them.

Now, seeing Yamanaka Ryo’s current power, the Hagoromo Brothers immediately understood that the person they felt that day was Yamanaka Ryo.

Rikudou Sennin looked at Yamanaka Ryo’s ice-blue Rinnegan, “Indra’s descendants, what is your situation? your body has the aura of Rinnegan and Juubi, why not use the Truth-seeking Ball? Instead, you turn into this status?” [TL Note: Truth-Seeking Balls are orbs of malleable black Chakra, which can alter their form and characteristics in various ways. Though only the size of a fist, each hides within it the power to obliterate an entire forest. Those who awaken Six Paths Senjutsu can wield Truth-Seeking Balls. Hagoromo and Hamura Ōtsutsuki appear to have possessed this power naturally, whereas others may obtain it by becoming the jinchūriki of the Ten-Tails, or by receiving it directly from Hagoromo. Entering Tenseigan Chakra Mode also grants the user Truth-Seeking Balls.]

Instead of explaining, Yamanaka Ryo slammed his finger, and then the Hagoromo Brothers’ surroundings were filled with the ice mist, trying to freeze the two men.

Rikudou Sennin’s eyebrows frowned. A Truth-seeking Ball behind him flew into a black spherical shield, blocking the ice mist.

However, he didn’t expect that it did not disappear when the ice mist hit the Truth-seeking Ball. Instead, the Truth-seeking Ball was frozen, and at the same time, the connection between him and the Truth-seeking Ball was cut off.

This was the first time Rikudou Sennin ever encountered this situation. He controlled another Truth-seeking Ball and slammed it toward the frozen Truth-seeking Ball.

As soon as the Truth-seeking Ball touched the Ice, a layer of ice crystals appeared on the surface. But, the Truth-seeking Ball was not frozen, and it directly crushed Yamanaka Ryo’s Ice. Rikudou Sennin continued to control the Truth-seeking Ball and flew into Yamanaka Ryo’s ice mist.

A few seconds later, Rikudou Sennin noticed that he had lost contact with the Truth-seeking Ball.

“Huh? What a weird power… After combining the power of Rinnegan and Juubi, can Ice be powerful to this extent?” Otsutsuki Homura muttered.

“No, Hamura, you’re wrong. The Ice of Indra’s descendants should not have been so simple. His Ice was not a made-up chakra of Hyoton, but the natural energy of the world’s original energy, Chakra.”

Hearing this, Otsutsuki Homura closed his eyes and sensed that whether it was Yamanaka Ryo or his Ice, the feelings given to him are natural Chakra per se.

“Big brother, you’re right. This guy’s power is really pure natural Chakra.”

“It was a surprise. I didn’t expect that after all these years, there was a person in the ninja world who would use the Ninja World’s Chakra… Perhaps he is really the opportunity for Ninja World to get rid of the threat of the Otsutsuki Clan.”

“Big brother, what do you mean…”

“I’m not going to stop him, and now he’s not someone that we can stop now… We have all died for so many years. We have no strength, and it’s not easy to maintain our own existence and resist the snooping of the Otsutsuki Clan has been very difficult. Now, it is time to let go… I hope he can bring a new future to this world.”

After saying that, Rikudou Sennin lifted the Truth-seeking Ball and looked at Yamanaka Ryo, “Indra’s descendants, you are very good.”

“I’m honored to get the praise of Rikudo Sennin…”

“Okay, boy, I don’t think you have as much respect for Big Brother as you show it. Don’t say such words. It looks uncomfortable.” Otsutsuki Hamura interrupted Ryo’s words.

Ryo, looking awkward, scratched his head, and Rikudou Sennin stared at Otsutsuki Homura and continued, “You’re Yamanaka Ryo, right? I hope you don’t mind Hamura’s attitude.”

Hearing this, Ryo’s eyebrows frowned. This is the first time Rikudou Sennin called his name. Does this mean that he recognized him?

Thinking of this, Ryo asked: “Rikudou Sennin, what do you mean…”

“Didn’t you say before that you wanted to go to the Otsutsuki Clan and completely solve the hidden dangers of the ninja world? We decided to believe you and tell you what we know. What else do you want to know? Ask!”

Hearing this, Yamanaka Ryo’s heart was full of excitement. He hurriedly asked: “I heard that you and Hamura senior have been to the Otsutsuki Clan. Can you tell me about the situation then?”

Since he chose to believe in Yamanaka Ryo, Rikudou Sennin nodded and said: “There are many strong people in the Otsutsuki Clan. They are relying on plundering the fruits of the god tree in various worlds to obtain powerful power to extend their lifespan…

….That is to say, as long as the people of the Otsutsuki Clan have the fruit of the god tree, they will not die. As far as I know, the oldest of the Otsutsuki Clan is now nearly 10,000 years old, and he is also the current clan Leader and strongest of the Otsutsuki Clan…

….In the beginning, Hamura and I, to ensure the safety of the Ninja World, went to the Otsutsuki Clan for negotiations, and then the two sides broke up. Most of the Otsutsuki Clan clansmen were easily resolved by us; only 4 people fought with us until the end…. And then, he showed up when we were both exhausted.

… When I saw him, I thought of my mad mother, but he was better at fighting than her. My mother was, after all, an ordinary woman who suddenly gained great power, fighting alone with little combat experience.

The Clan Leader of Otsutsuki Clan has fought a hundred wars and is much stronger in strength than my mother. Hamura and I used my Rinnegan ability to escape back to the Ninja World, and then we tried every means to let the Ninja World disappear from the sight of the Otsutsuki Clan… We continue to protect the Ninja World to this day.”

After listening, Yamanaka Ryo had a simple understanding of the number of top strong men of the Otsutsuki Clan.

‘According to Rikudou Sennin just now, there are four people who can fight with him and Otsutsuki Hamura. Presumably, these four people join forces with Rikudou Sennin.’

‘Above these four is the Clan Leader of Otsutsuki Clan, the strongest.’

Yamanaka Ryo asked, “Rikudou Sennin, as you just said, you escaped from the Otsutsuki Clan. But, as far as I know, the Otsutsuki Clan has always said that you and Hamura senior are their clansmen.”

“Boy, it seems you’ve met people outside the world! You even know that… Indeed, the Otsutsuki Clan has always claimed that my big brother and I are theirs, but we have never admitted it… The people of the Otsutsuki Clan plundered a lot of the world, and they needed some strong people to support the façade. My Big brother and I are a good choice for them… They calculated that my big brother and I would show up to protect the ninja world. Let alone come out to refute so that they would claim so.”

The tone of Otsutsuki Hamura was full of disgust, obviously unwilling to be used as a shield by the Otsutsuki Clan.